Il Lombardia Sportive 2018/2019

Saturday 13th October 2018

GCN - What Is A Monument?

Il Lombardia

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Package includes:

Arrival Thursday 11th October 2018

Four nights, Bed & Breakfast & 1 Dinner

Return airport transfers

IL Lombardia Gran fondo entry

Guided rides and race viewing

Il Lombardia

Also known as Tour of Lombardy, it is the final Monument of the season. Finish your season in style staying with us in the beautiful Lake Como area. We will have a selection of hotels and once the route is announced then we will update> Early registration is recommended.

Transfers will transport you from either Milan's airports, or from Como Railway Station about 40 minutes drive from the airport.

Combining the infamous Il Ghisallo and il Muro di Sormano climbs with the most picturesque backdrop a cyclist could ever wish for, this relatively exclusive Sportive will become a must ride. We have local guides on hand to assist with getting you to the best cycling routes, the best viewing points for the Pro Race and then making sure you make it to & from the Sportive on the Sunday.

With the Il Lombardia pro race held the day before, you can watch the best 1 day riders in the world and then tackle the same course the very next day. This is one of our most popular packages on the Season Calendar and makes a great getaway to finish off your cycling year.

Why not aim to do all Five Monuments (Milan Sanremo, Flanders, Paris Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege & Il Lombardia) and gain the ultimate bragging rights. Join us at Il Lombardia and experience an unique Italian cycling break.

Good availability and cost of UK flights and quick airport transfers, Lake Como has it all; lake views, smooth coastal roads, climbs of all proportions and, of course, a rich cycling heritage. Il Lombardia serves as the best end of season event, earning its nickname, 'the race of the falling leaves'

Booking Information

Our hotels will be confirmed once the Sportive route is confirmed. Rest assured, we will have you nearby to the famous Il Ghisallo climb approximately 30 mins away from Como itself. This is one of the prime viewing spots.

Transfers will transport you from either Milan's airports or from Como Railway Station about 40 minutes drive from the airport.

Local Information

Lake Como is one of our favourite places in the world to ride. A lovely mix of climbs, lakeside routes and beautiful villages nestled into the hills.

This Sportive is the first big event in the area and is on the same weekend as the Pro Race. The Sportive starts and ends in Lecco and your options are to stay here for convenience or in Bellagio.

Our hotel in Bellagio is on the famed Ghissalo climb up to the cyclists church. A perfect vantage point to watch the pro race.

Travel Advice

Como has it all; lake views, smooth coastal roads, climbs of all proportions and, of course, a rich cycling heritage.